Description
Indulge in these crispy Fried Cheese-Stuffed Doritos, a perfect snack or party appetizer that combines the iconic flavors of your favorite chips with gooey, melted cheese. Quick to prepare and irresistibly crunchy, they’re a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag of large Doritos (Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch)
- 8 oz block of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Doritos crumbs (from crushed chips)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese: Cut the block of cheese into small cubes, about 1 inch in size.
- Prepare the Breading:
- Crush a handful of Doritos in a food processor or by hand in a plastic bag until you get fine crumbs. Mix these with the panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Set up your breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and the Doritos-panko mixture in a third.
- Assemble the Stuffed Doritos:
- Take two large Doritos and place a cheese cube between them like a sandwich. Press them together gently.
- Breading:
- Dip the stuffed Doritos into the flour, ensuring both chips are lightly coated.
- Next, dip it into the beaten egg, making sure it’s fully covered.
- Finally, coat it in the Doritos-panko mixture, pressing the crumbs onto the chips for a good coating.
- Fry the Doritos:
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or pot to about 350°F (180°C).
- Fry the stuffed Doritos in batches for 1-2 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Be sure to flip them for even frying.
- Serve:
- Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, queso, or salsa.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy texture.
- Adjust the cheese type based on your preference for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed Dorito
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg